by peyton | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Schools, PTAs, booster clubs, and local businesses in the Charleston area can use branded apparel and promotional products to build community and raise funds during the back-to-school season. Key items include youth tees, hoodies, tech accessories, and custom online... 
by peyton | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Charleston Cotton Exchange breaks down 8 common embroidery myths — covering design prep, fabric selection, durability, cost, and care — plus what’s trending in embroidery in 2026. Upgrade your look with embroidered apparel. Embroidering your company logo or... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
AI-generated images aren’t built for screen printing. They’re low-resolution (typically 1024 pixels vs. the 3600 needed for a 12-inch print), use fake letterforms instead of real fonts, don’t match brand guidelines consistently, and produce overly... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Embroidery trends in 2026 are all about texture and dimension. At Charleston Cotton Exchange, we’re seeing a surge in 3D puff embroidery, chain stitching, and appliqué on branded apparel like hats, polos, jackets, and sweatshirts. 3D puff embroidery uses foam... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
When it comes to printing branded apparel, should you use a local shop or an online printer? In many cases, businesses and organizations want to save money so they order branded shirts or coffee mugs online. Unfortunately, they often wind up spending more in the long... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Once a staple of blue collar, hard-working folks, the Carhartt brand has gone mainstream. All styles of Carhartt are hot right now. Our customers in particular are ordering a ton of Carhartt hoodies and other products thanks to their newfound popularity and high... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Trade shows are the best! You can connect with new customers or vendors, see the latest products, get inspired, and stock up on a year’s supply of lip balm and pens. Seriously, though, trade shows are big business and they can be a terrific place to connect face to... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Turn your promotional products into items that “wow” your customers. They will be delighted by your creativity and thoughtfulness. Essentially, promotional items have two jobs. One, they’re a gift for your clients, customers, vendors, or prospects. Two, they keep your... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
As you’re working on your plans and business goals for 2026, add branded apparel and promotional products to the list. Don’t overlook an important piece of your marketing in the coming year. Brand apparel and merchandise is a great way to keep your business top of... 
by Charleston Cotton Exchange | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Want to make your next T-shirt fundraiser easier? Tired of collecting sizes for employee uniforms? Here’s the solution: a custom online store for your branded apparel. We are now offering customers online stores to make ordering branded shirts, hoodies, or jackets so...
